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Family waits for an apology: Death of Alzheimer’s victim brings back memories of false imprisonment charges for family members

Family waits for an apology: Death of Alzheimer’s victim brings back memories of false imprisonment charges for family members

After the false imprisonment charge against Jennings Sunderland was dropped, the family waited for an apology.

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JPC recommends approval of Sanford Bemidji expansion plan

The Greater Bemidji Area Joint Planning Commission voted unanimously Thursday night to recommend the approval of a planned unit development for expansion of the medical campus of Sanford Health Bemidji.

Swenson, Pioneer win MNA awards

Swenson, Pioneer win MNA awards

The Bemidji Pioneer received five awards Thursday night in the Minnesota Newspaper Association's 2010-11 Better Newspaper Contest. The awards were presented at the MNA’s annual convention in Bloomington. Reporter Laurie Swenson was honored with a first-place award for arts and entertainment story among all daily newspapers in the state.

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Lawmakers consider wolf hunting season

Lawmakers consider wolf hunting season

ST. PAUL – A wolf hunting and trapping season in Minnesota was one the first issues to be debated in the 2012 Minnesota legislative session.

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SkyWest Airlines will officially provide air service to Bemidji

As expected, SkyWest Airlines Inc. will provide commercial air service to Bemidji airport travelers, U.S. Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Al Franken and Rep. Collin Peterson announced Thursday.

Defendants plead not guilty of racketeering

The six defendants charged with racketeering for their roles in the so-called Native Mob have all pleaded not guilty to the charges filed against them.

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Veterans, military personnel honored at Leech Lake Memorial Grounds

Veterans, military personnel honored at Leech Lake Memorial Grounds

On Thursday, representatives from Grand Portage Honor Guard, Leech Lake Honor Guard, Warriors Honor Guard, White Earth Honor Guard, Cass Lake American Legion 284, Army National Guard of Bemidji, and Marine Corp of Bemidji along with the Mayor of Cass Lake Wayne LaDuke, District 3 Representative from Leech Lake Ribs Whitebird, Cass County Commissioner Dick Downham and his wife, Reno Wells from Cass County Health & Human Services, Cass County Veterans Service Officer Kathy Ramos and community members gathered at the Leech Lake Memorial Grounds for a ceremony to honor all veterans and current servicemen. Submitted Photo

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Diners fill plates, bellies at Taste of Northern Minnesota

Diners fill plates, bellies at Taste of Northern Minnesota

Both newcomers and seasoned veterans found plenty to delight their palates Thursday at the Taste of Northern Minnesota.

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Former nursing home aide serves time for stealing checks from former resident

A 22-year-old woman, who formerly worked as a certified nursing assistant at Havenwood Care Center in Bemidji, is serving time in jail for forging $1,370 in four checks on the account of a former resident she helped care for.

Beavers motivated by national tourney

The Bemidji State men’s basketball team is 14-5 overall (9-4 NSIC) heading into the final nine games of the season and in position to make a run at a national tournament berth.

 

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http://media.fccinteractive.com/voices/58/50/50/ UP NORTH SPORTS REPORT
Friday night lines: Bemidji State vs. Minnesota State University, Mankato
Lineup charts and some notes for tonight's game against MSU, Mankato: There are no changes for Bemidji State from Saturday night's game at Denver. Dan Bakala is in goal and Kyle Brodie will be playin...
1/27/12 at 7:04 PM
http://media.fccinteractive.com/voices/62/50/50/ BEMIDJI ART NEWS
Rubys Lips rescheduled to open next week, update on Ajax in Iraq, Love Songs and Arias reservations are being taken now and the next concert in this years season of the Bemidji Symphony Orchestra.
Sometimes real life just gets in the way and that has happened to "Ruby Lips" this week. One of the players has a work related obligation that cannot be rescheduled so the next best option is to resch...
1/24/12 at 10:23 AM
http://media.fccinteractive.com/voices/2582/50/50/ PAUL AND BABE
Paul Bunyan Recipes and Local Cuisine
To get even more in the spirit of Mr. Bunyan's birthday year, try out a few of these awesome Paul Bunyan recipes: Paul Bunyan Cookies Paul Bunyan Burgers Paul Bunyan Meatballs Paul Bunyan Brew (Ameri...
1/23/12 at 4:14 PM
http://media.fccinteractive.com/voices/2376/50/50/ ADDICTED TO RUNNING
A new journey
This afternoon, I met up with an area runner who is training for the Brainerd marathon in April and we cruised through 9 miles on the indoor track Bemidji State University. Thankfully, I had my Garmi...
1/22/12 at 3:21 PM
http://media.fccinteractive.com/voices/55/50/50/ ALL ABOUT FOOD
Beans, beans
At the start of each new year, I promise myself that I will eat a wide variety of healthful foods on a daily basis and work to avoid cravings for sweet and salty foods. I do pretty well the first co...
1/22/12 at 6:00 AM

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http://media.fccinteractive.com/voices/460/50/50/ UND HOCKEY BLOG
Gameday live: UND 3, Wisconsin 3, 5:44 third
TO ENTER THE LIVE CHAT, click here. Viewing options: UNDSN, MidcoSN3 (GF 323), Fox College Sports Central, DirecTV 617, FSN Plus. Webcast available at UNDsports.com. First period UND 1, Wisconsin 0...
1/27/12 at 5:34 PM
http://media.fccinteractive.com/voices/2377/50/50/ THE AREA VOICES COMMUNITY
Areavoices bloggers: The World is Taking Notice!
Congratulations Areavoices bloggers! You're attracting a lot of attention! According to data from Quantcast, more than 300,000 people around the world are reading Areavoices blogs every month. Our au...
1/27/12 at 3:54 PM
http://media.fccinteractive.com/voices/405/50/50/ HEALTH BEAT
Risk and the middle-aged heart
If you avoid smoking and have your blood pressure and cholesterol under good control when you're in your 40s, it's likely to pay off with less chance of heart disease by the time you're 80. Ignore you...
1/27/12 at 1:17 PM
http://media.fccinteractive.com/voices/67/50/50/ OUTDOORS WITH SAM COOK
Get your mushing fix on the Gunflint Trail
If you need a dogsledding fix, folks in the Grand Marais and Gunflint Trail area are reviving the old Gunflint Mail Run dogsled race Monday and Tuesday. The 100-mile race will begin at approximately 4...
1/27/12 at 11:11 AM
http://media.fccinteractive.com/voices/1836/50/50/ HUBBARD COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Remember When: The Skating Rink
Years ago there used to be a skating rink near the old high school.   Today it would be located near the checkout counters in J and B Foods or there abouts. It was a popular place to gat...
1/27/12 at 10:47 AM

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